ConTempo Goes West
Synopsis
The ConTempo Quartet from Bucharest has been Galway's Ensemble in Residence since 2003. As world-class musicians in the community, these four young artists have endeared themselves to adults and children alike with their skill and love for all music. They have won numerous international prizes, have performed with celebrated musicians such as John O'Conor, Hugh Tinney, Emma Johnson, the Amadeus and Vanbrugh quartets as well as the Galway Youth Orchestra an d The Galway Baroque Singers. One of their ongoing collaborations is with bosca player Extraordinaire Máirtín O' Connor combining with Garry O'Briain and Cathal Hayden. To witness them sharing tunes, classical and modern, avant garde and traditional, is a revelation. This 'Documenting the Arts' film shows that the classical/traditiona divide can dissolve in the hands of great musicians.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Quinn
- Original Title
- ConTempo Goes West
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Quinn
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Quinn
Director
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What is ConTempo Goes West about?
The ConTempo Quartet from Bucharest has been Galway's Ensemble in Residence since 2003. As world-class musicians in the community, these four young artists have endeared themselves to adults and children alike with their skill and love for all music. They have won numerous international prizes, have performed with celebrated musicians such as John O'Conor, Hugh Tinney, Emma Johnson, the Amadeus and Vanbrugh quartets as well as the Galway Youth Orchestra an d The Galway Baroque Singers. One of their ongoing collaborations is with bosca player Extraordinaire Máirtín O' Connor combining with Garry O'Briain and Cathal Hayden. To witness them sharing tunes, classical and modern, avant garde and traditional, is a revelation. This 'Documenting the Arts' film shows that the classical/traditiona divide can dissolve in the hands of great musicians.
Who directed ConTempo Goes West?
ConTempo Goes West was directed by Bob Quinn.
Who stars in ConTempo Goes West?
The principal cast of ConTempo Goes West includes Not specified.
When was ConTempo Goes West released and how long is it?
ConTempo Goes West was released in 2005 with a total runtime of Unknown.